SMG Left paddle inverted
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My Ride: 545i SMG with Limited Slip Differential
Model Year: 2005
Finally today I went to the dealer to invert the left paddle .
Istructions were :
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Original SMG palddle functions:
Left and right paddles: pull for upshift, push for downshift
New inverted function for left SMG paddle:
Right paddle: pull for upshift, push for downshift
Left paddle: pull for downshift, push for upshift
In order the make the left SMG paddle work as describe above, one needs to swab BL/SW and BL/WS wires on the left paddle. If one cannot find those wire colors, just swabbing pin 1 and 2.
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The colors are wrong, but the theory is right .
Pic :
Video :
paddle_sinistro_invertito.mov
Time required : 20 min!
A special thank to Fred for instructions!
In next weeks I will think about M5 paddles mod .. And today I have already talked with the technician about SPORT button on the steering!
Bye!!
Istructions were :
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Original SMG palddle functions:
Left and right paddles: pull for upshift, push for downshift
New inverted function for left SMG paddle:
Right paddle: pull for upshift, push for downshift
Left paddle: pull for downshift, push for upshift
In order the make the left SMG paddle work as describe above, one needs to swab BL/SW and BL/WS wires on the left paddle. If one cannot find those wire colors, just swabbing pin 1 and 2.
-----
The colors are wrong, but the theory is right .
Pic :
Video :
paddle_sinistro_invertito.mov
Time required : 20 min!
A special thank to Fred for instructions!
In next weeks I will think about M5 paddles mod .. And today I have already talked with the technician about SPORT button on the steering!
Bye!!
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You're welcome, Alex!
Cannot blame me on wiring color
Blame BMW 
, but at least I know what I'm doing and what I'm telling you to successfully invert the paddle shifter. Did I estimate the time right?
Great job! and Hope you enjoy it!
Fred
Cannot blame me on wiring color
Blame BMW , but at least I know what I'm doing and what I'm telling you to successfully invert the paddle shifter. Did I estimate the time right?Great job! and Hope you enjoy it!
Fred
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='351993' date='Nov 3 2006, 07:50 PM
You're welcome, Alex!
Cannot blame me on wiring color Blame BMW ,
Blame BMW ,
Did I estimate the time right?
Great job! and Hope you enjoy it!
Fred
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Dont you think it will need some time to get used to it though? 
Anyways now you get closer to the m5 way of shifting which i like a lot Enjoy it
Anyways now you get closer to the m5 way of shifting which i like a lot
Enjoy it
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='352052' date='Nov 3 2006, 11:09 PM
Dont you think it will need some time to get used to it though?
Anyways now you get closer to the m5 way of shifting which i like a lot Enjoy it
Enjoy it
Yes .
Anyway, the mod is simply ...do it, members!
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Originally Posted by JDN' post='352090' date='Nov 4 2006, 01:02 AM
The switch would require both hands on the wheel
False : coming back home I have driven only with the left hand : switching paddles as I done you can drive like M3-M5 or with one hand .
IMHO to be practical I will need 1-2 weeks .
Anyway ... 10 min for switching, a few dollars .. Try!
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that's a really cool mod!
can i do this myself or do i need to go to the dealer?
how do i access the wires or pins?
remove the round part of the steering wheel where the airbag is?
can i do this myself or do i need to go to the dealer?
how do i access the wires or pins?
remove the round part of the steering wheel where the airbag is?
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It's DYI.
Disconnect negative battery cable
Remove airbag
Remove left paddle connector (3-pin) on the lower left. There are two 3-pin connectors on the left top and bottom. Top for multifunction buttons, and bottom is for SMG paddle.
Swab pin 1 and 2.
Put everything back together and you're done.
Good luck.
Disconnect negative battery cable
Remove airbag
Remove left paddle connector (3-pin) on the lower left. There are two 3-pin connectors on the left top and bottom. Top for multifunction buttons, and bottom is for SMG paddle.
Swab pin 1 and 2.
Put everything back together and you're done.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='352128' date='Nov 4 2006, 02:59 AM
that's a really cool mod!
can i do this myself or do i need to go to the dealer?
how do i access the wires or pins?
remove the round part of the steering wheel where the airbag is?
can i do this myself or do i need to go to the dealer?
how do i access the wires or pins?
remove the round part of the steering wheel where the airbag is?
Jet, my dealer asks me about ?30 ... For ?30 let do it by them
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